China is the largest LPG importer with $20.2 billion imports in 2023.
China’s demand is driven by rapid economic and industrial expansion.
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Top 10 LPG importers of the world
Here is a list of Top 10 LPG importers of the world including India and China.
By Abhijeet Sen | Updated: April 9, 2026 3:13 PM IST
India ranks second with $10.9 billion imports driven by high population demand.
India’s LPG usage is increasing for cooking and heating purposes.
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South Korea imported $5.9 billion worth of LPG mainly for industrial use.
South Korea depends heavily on imported LPG for industrial energy.
Japan follows with $5.7 billion imports for industrial and residential energy.
Japan uses LPG widely in both residential and industrial sectors.
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Indonesia imported $4.5 billion LPG due to growing population and economy.
Indonesia’s demand is rising due to population growth.
United States recorded $2.7 billion LPG imports across sectors.
The United States uses LPG in industrial, residential and transport sectors.
Turkey imported $2.2 billion driven by urbanisation and industry growth.
Turkey’s LPG demand is linked to urbanisation and industrialisation.
Netherlands imported $2.1 billion as a key energy hub.
Netherlands plays a key role due to its strategic location in energy trade.
Mexico imported $2.1 billion for residential and commercial use.
Mexico relies on LPG for household and commercial energy needs.
Belgium also imported $2.1 billion for multiple energy needs.
Belgium’s LPG demand spans residential, commercial and industrial sectors.